Liverpool Football Club has officially agreed to a British-record transfer deal worth up to £116.5 million with Bayer Leverkusen for attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. The agreement includes a guaranteed £100 million, with an additional £16.5 million contingent on performance-related add-ons .At 22 years old, Wirtz is regarded as one of Europe’s brightest talents. He was instrumental in Leverkusen’s 2023/24 Bundesliga title win, contributing 34 goals and 33 assists over the past two seasons. His performances earned him the Bundesliga Player of the Year award .Despite interest from top clubs including Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Real Madrid, Wirtz chose to join Liverpool, citing discussions with head coach Arne Slot as a significant factor in his decision . He is expected to undergo a medical examination and finalize personal terms in the coming days, with the official announcement anticipated after the transfer window opens on June 16 .This acquisition marks a significant investment by Liverpool as they aim to strengthen their squad. The deal surpasses the previous British transfer record of £115 million set by Chelsea’s acquisition of Moisés Caicedo in 2023 .
